Comparison of rugae dimensions among dental students from Punjab and Assam: A forensic study

Background: Identification of an individual is a very important aspect of forensic odontology. Palatal rugae can aid in this identification, as they remain unchanged once formed in embryo. Aim: The aim of the study was to establish the reliability of using the palatal rugae dimensions in identifying...

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Main Authors: Mamta Tanwar, Sandeep Goyal, Karthikeyan Ramalingam, Yogesh Kumar, Kanika Aggarwal, Vikram Pal Aggarwal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Dentistry and Medical Research
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Online Access:http://www.dmrjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2348-1471;year=2017;volume=5;issue=2;spage=43;epage=47;aulast=Tanwar